| Renaissance (formerly La Bonne Humeur) Golf Charters in Upper Loire |
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The Renaissance (formerly La Bonne Humeur) is pleased to offer our suggested golf charter itinerary. Each of the golf courses has been chosen for their location (traveling time from the barge has been kept to the shortest possible) as well as the quality of the course itself.
All of the courses have been played by previous guests who reported favorably on their quality, variety and condition. Each season we personally visit all of the courses again before the start of the cruise season to ensure they still meet the expected standards and to check any specific arrangements.
Non-golfing partners of golfing guests need not worry about having nothing to do as we have researched specific additional excursions and visits which are completely compatible with a golf charter.
Each day we will organize tee-times for either the morning or afternoon leaving us free to cruise for the other half of the day. Guests will be delivered to and collected from each course by private mini-bus with a member of our crew to help them through the registration process at each course and ensure a trouble-free start to their game.
The courses have been selected to provide a suitable challenge for experienced golfers. Some courses have facilities for less experienced players and we will happily enquire about course suitability for specific groups. Handicap certificates are not usually required to play in France although it is a good idea to carry them if possible.
Rented equipment is not at all reliable in France and often unavailable or very limited so we strongly advise guests to bring their own clubs. There is room onboard Renaissance and we can easily carry them in the mini-bus.
The following courses may be included in the Golf Cruise Week aboard Renaissance:
| Course Name | Number of holes/par | Course Length | Details |
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| Les Bordes, Orleans | 18 par 72 9 par 35 |
6256m 2870m |
Rated among the top 5 championship courses in France, the picturesque course offer a strong challenge to even the most experienced player. The evergreen fairways feature densely wooded boundaries and large natural water features. |
| Fontainebleau | 18 par 72 | 6074m | Regarded by many as the best golf course within the southern Paris region, this all weather course is deep in the private forest of the Fontainebleau estate. |
| Domaine de Vaugouard, Montargis | 18 par 72 | 5914m | The "Golfe de Montargis" championship course is described as an "American" style course. Situated in a wooded valley, the course includes small man-made water features and natural lakes.
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| Roncemay Golf and Country club, Joigny | 18 par 72 | 6401m | This international standard course, designed by Jean GARAIALDE in 1991 has hosted many of Frances famous competitions. Overlooked by the Chateau in whose grounds the course has been developed, the length and technical nature of the course offer a challenge to even the most advanced player. |
| Sancerrois, Sancerre | 18 par 72 | 5828m | The course holds a lovely position set on the banks of the River Loire within sight of the famous vineyard village of Sancerre. A mainly flat, man-made course usually in fine condition. |
| Renaissance (formerly La Bonne Humeur): Suggested Golf Itinerary |
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Below is a sample golf itinerary that includes recommended golf courses with traveling time by road shown in parentheses. We include alternative, non-golfing visits that are available close to the courses each day.
SUNDAY
At 2pm we collect you from your
Paris hotel or pick-up point and transfer you to the barge for a champagne welcome and an early evening cruise.
MONDAY
Today, we recommend golf at Les Bordes (50 minutes travel time). Non-golfers' excursion can be to the City of Orleans or Chateau Sully. Tonight we moor at Amilly or Montargis.
TUESDAY
Today we recommend a golf outing to Fontainebleau (50 minutes travel time). Non-golfers' excursion can be the the Palace of Fontainebleau. Tonight we moor at Montbouy.
WEDNESDAY
For today's golf excursion, we recommend Domaine de Vaugouard (30 minutes travel time). Non golfers may be interested in a walking tour of Montargis, nearby. Tonight's mooring is at Chatillon-Coligny.
Domaine de Vaugouard
THURSDAY
The course at Roncemay (50 minutes travel time) in on today's agenda. Non golfers will be able to enjoy a visit to Chateau de St Fargeau or a walking tour of Auxerre -- both are nearby. The mooring this evening is at Rogny les Sept Ecluses.
FRIDAY
Our final golf excursion takes us to Sancerrois (35 minutes travel time). Non-golfer's can visit nearby Sancerre for a tour of a vineyard, and the village of Sancerre, with an opportunity for wine-tasting. Tonight we moor at Chatillon-sur-Loire
SATURDAY
After breakfast we take you back to Paris.
Since we cruise in the opposite direction on alternate weeks, the golf charter schedule will be reversed on those weeks.
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